Quote from @James McGovern: In recent agreements in Connecticut and Massachusetts I have typically seen agents agreeing to 3 percent. was shocked that buyer agent commission are not trending downward in Orlando  Not sure what you mean.

That trend, along with ongoing shortages of available housing supply, will support 4% growth in home prices next year, he predicts.The optimistic forecast follows three straight years of the lowest volume of home sales since 1995, after affordability concerns pushed many prospective homebuyers to the sidelines.https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2026-housing-market-fore...

I have some insight on how the market works and the tips and tricks of an investor.

I've been using "Subject To" and other various creative techniques for thirty years and I've learned a few things along the way that may make it easier and less risky if you are trying to use them yourself.
1) First,...

What trends are you noticing?

text)-Offer cleaning or linen refresh at 45 days-Send small “thank you” notes or local gift cards for long staysI’ve had guests extend 2–3 times just because they felt cared for.What’s your go-to retention trick?

The "appreciation only" strategy is dead.Full report with neighborhood breakdowns, ROI calculators, and 40+ charts: https://thsld.com/miami-property-management-trends-2026**Questions for the group:**1.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions or need advice on tips /tricks/loopholes. 

So the trick is to have multiple people on the job most of the days.

Specifically:- Estimating cash flow- Evaluating long-term appreciation potential- Understanding neighborhood demographics- Estimating renovation costsI’m working on a tool where:- You paste a Zillow link.The system uses AI to:- Analyze cash flow potential via Rentometer rents- Predict appreciation based on historical trends- Break down local demographic dataGoal: Automate the time-consuming parts of deal analysis and help investors screen properties faster.